ACC1x: Driver Cannot Be Found When Attaching to SQL Server

 Last reviewed: May 20, 1997
Article ID: Q95054
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1

SYMPTOMS

When trying to attach a SQL Server table, or open a previously attached table, you receive the following error message: 

   Driver specified by data source could not be loaded.

CAUSE

The most likely cause of this error message is a missing, damaged, or incorrect version of the SQLSRVR.DLL file.

Other situations may indirectly cause this error message. For more information, query on the following words here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 

   debugging and troubleshooting and tips and Q102437

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, verify the following:

  • There is a single copy of the SQLSRVR.DLL file in your Windows SYSTEM subdirectory.
  • You have the correct version of the SQLSRVR.DLL file. The version installed by Microsoft Access version 1.0 is dated 10-16-92 and has a size of 135792 bytes. You need either this file or a more recent version.

Additional query words: kbtshoot tshoot
Keywords : kberrmsg kbusage OdbcOthr
Version : 1.0 1.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : X86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: May 20, 1997
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